We’ve all been there – the office potluck, a time for colleagues to showcase their culinary skills. But what happens when the most popular baker in the office, let’s call her ‘Susie’, has a secret that turns her delicious cakes into a source of horror? Strap in, folks, as we delve into this tale of office politics, hygiene standards, and a cake that no one wants to eat.
The Office Potluck: A Time for Celebration

Susie: The Office’s Beloved Baker

The Unexpected Revelation

A House of Horrors

The Kitchen Nightmare ️

The Cake No One Wanted to Eat

The Domino Effect

The Fallout ☢️

The Question of Guilt

The Spread of Information

The Health Concerns

The Suspicion Grows ️♀️

The Unappetizing Aftermath of an Office Potluck ♀️
In this tale of office intrigue, we’ve seen how a seemingly innocent potluck can turn into a hotbed of controversy. Our storyteller, after witnessing the unsanitary conditions of ‘Susie’s’ home, decides to boycott her much-loved baked goods. The revelation spreads, leading to a cake boycott and an HR complaint. With whispers of food poisoning incidents, the office is left divided and suspicious. Let’s hear what the internet has to say about this sticky situation… ️♀️
“YTA not for avoiding the cake but for saying why.”

Mixed feelings on the unsanitary kitchen situation at the office ♀️

NTA: R**e but necessary warning about potential food poisoning

ESH: Typhoid Susie’s dirty cake causes drama at office potluck

Potluck horror stories make me terrified of office potlucks too

YTA for spreading private info about coworker’s dirty home

NTA! Food safety matters. Home-baked goods can be risky
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YTA for gossiping about Susie’s cake, but NAH for refusing it ♀️

Food poisoning at the office potluck? HR might not understand.

NTA, but maybe she practices hygiene when baking? Humiliating situation.

“NTA for exposing cat p**p in cake. YTA’s are Susie.”

NTA. Unwanted cake could be a serious health hazard
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NTA: Food contamination concerns, potential health risks, and HR involvement

NTA: Protecting others from unsanitary food

HR complaint over unwanted cake sparks debate. ESH.
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NTA – Concerned about coworker’s unsanitary house, gave honest response

NTA for calling out Suzie’s unsanitary behavior at potlucks
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NTA ♂️, health risk? Let’s uncover the unwanted cake mystery

I shared the relevant details about her unsanitary kitchen.

Potluck paranoia: coworker’s dirty home ruins office favorite treats

Food safety concerns make this person not the a**hole

YTA. Don’t eat the cake. Propose a safer potluck alternative

Dirty house, dirty food? NTA for wanting to know!

NTA: OP wants to know if food was tampered with

NTA: Spilling the tea on bad potluck food

NTA: Truthful gossip can be a major health issue

Outraged commenter defends not eating Susie’s food at office potluck

NTA. Consider others’ health and hygiene, but don’t be r**e.

NTA. Real world: Don’t hide unsanitary food, makes you TA.

Preventing sickness at the office potluck

ESH: Cake drama and house gossip at the office potluck

A relatable coworker and a justified verdict. Not the a**hole!

Home baked goods gone wrong! NTA shares shocking story.

Bug-infested cake ruins office potluck, NTA for not eating it

Mixed feelings about not eating coworker’s food, but considerate suggestion

A coworker’s dirty secret exposed: office kitchen nightmare
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NTA – Food safety matters! Cleanliness is key for potluck success
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NTA defends their actions against messy coworker, calling out commenters
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Skipping the potluck to avoid nasty M**O’s. NTA!

Friendly reminder: communication is key in avoiding office mishaps!

Gross potluck incident leads to blame game. Yeesh!

YTA for mishandling situation, coworkers concerned about health hazard. ESH
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Boss refuses potluck food, projecting his own griminess

NTA: Safety first!
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Homemade food paranoia: the cautionary tale of bake sale items

Concerns for pregnant women’s health from cat bacteria at potluck

YTA for oversharing about her house, but I get it

ESH: Health hazard in kitchen, but spreading rumors is r**e

ESH. Handling office gossip and health concerns with tact ♂️

NTA: Speaking up for health and safety over office politics

Last Updated on November 29, 2023 by Diply Social Team